Word Origin & History

available mid-15c., "beneficial," also "valid, effective, capable of producing the desired effect," from avail + -able. Meaning "at one's disposal, capable of being made use of" is recorded from 1827. Related: Availability (1803).

Example Sentences for availability

They are in various stages of development, but their wealth and availability have been clearly ascertained.

Even more may be said in favour of the availability of this practice.

A second factor is the availability of necessary shelter, especially aestivation sites.

They have all recognised the potency and availability of that force.

The two administrations of Low demonstrated beyond question the availability of the "Brooklyn system."

It is not only attractive, but it adds to the availability of a room.

The number of trees per planting varied with the availability of good walnut sites.

The availability of a room is not always dependent upon its size.

What he decides to use may depend on personal preference, availability, or cost of installing and operating.